Rachel Weinstein, LCSW
Illinois · 22 years in practice
Rachel Weinstein is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 22 years of experience.
License and registration
- LCSW, Illinois
- 149012681 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1972367209 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 22
- Languages
- English, Hebrew
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Rachel
Rachel Weinstein is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 22 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family struggles, and concerns related to LGBTQ issues. Rachel helps clients who are dealing with parenting strain, intimacy questions, career stress, ADHD, anger, and self-esteem challenges.
She has worked in independent practice and in medical settings such as nursing homes, hospitals, and hospice. That background shaped a practical, steady approach to difficult life moments.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear goals, listening to each person’s story, and building skills to cope day to day. Rachel incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) into her practice when it fits a client’s needs. EMDR is used to process traumatic memories and reduce their hold on current life.
She matches methods to what each person needs rather than using one fixed approach. Her style aims to be straightforward and compassionate. Rachel pays attention to emotional safety and pacing, and she works at a calm, manageable speed so people can try new ways of handling stress without feeling overwhelmed.
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew and can be scheduled in formats that include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Rachel values clear steps forward and helps clients plan practical next moves. Starting therapy begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling that suits the client’s timing and goals.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Rachel lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
Approaches Rachel names
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Online support
EMDR and online therapy options
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is an approach Rachel uses when a client and she agree it may help. It involves guiding attention while processing upsetting memories so those memories feel less disruptive in everyday life. EMDR is often used for trauma and abuse, or for memories that keep causing strong reactions.Rachel brings a practical, collaborative mindset to choosing treatments. She will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then suggest whether EMDR or another path fits best. The plan is adjusted over time based on what is helpful and manageable for the client.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for a full session that feels most like in-person work. Phone sessions can fit a shorter check-in or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can support brief updates, coping tools between sessions, or more frequent contact without scheduling a full call. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or other demands.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Rachel address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, LGBTQ issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and related challenges such as anger and low self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is practical and calm. She listens closely, sets clear goals, and teaches everyday coping skills so people can manage difficult feelings and situations.
What is her professional background?
Rachel has 22 years of clinical experience including independent practice and work in nursing homes, hospitals, and hospice settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker, listed as LCSW, and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew.
What session formats does she use?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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